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No sequencing needed maybe for modulation? wich modules will i need for a good starting setup?

@hadj shipped an M303 to the Netherlands. Super fast! Nice and swift communication. Thanks very much! : )

Ok, is sequencing going to be something you'll need? There's not a lot of modular happening in that vid, but the basic sound to me sounds like a pair of oscillators doing FM, the. Possibly through a filter. If you're not afraid of digital oscs, I'd recommend an Intellijel shapeshifter or harvestman hertz donut. Both are dual osc designs with fm routing and other functions. I personally have 2 shapeshifters, because it's insanely flexible and always giving me surprising sounds. Everything from chords, (I'm big on dubby chord stabs) deep fm, digital shifting wave table sounds, etc.

Ok budget won't be a problem. I'll start looking for the book you recommended. The sound I'm looking for:.

I aimed for around $2000 initially. Within 3 years though my system is what it is now. :)

If you're bored of traditional synths, if recommend exploring some west coast/buchla techniques which are timbrally much more expressive and different sounding. Look up wave folding, dynamic FM, etc.

So, let's start by figuring out exactly the kind of sounds you hope to make and start from there.

There's a long out of print book by Allen Strange called Electronic Music Systems, Techniques and Controls (1972).

However you can find the pdf online fairly easily.

Pff, i have so manny questions don't know where 2 begin. For the last years i have being working with regular synths, but i can't seem the get the sound i'am looking for. I want to expand my know how of synthesis in general and dive deeper into the matter. What kind of budget should i be thinking about? Any good books on the subject maybe?

EDITED Jan 13th 2016, 16:48

That's a tall order! First, research as much as you can. Listen to demos, watch vids, etc. next, think about what you want to accomplish. Classic subtractive analog tones, modern digital sounds, west coast/buchla influenced systems, etc.

Then think about your budget. Then double it. ;)

Don't skimp on power and case size. Buying a small case that you will end up outgrowing will cost you more in the end. Also, don't just look at modules simply for their inexpensive price. There's a lot more to modules beyond what you can see, different build quality, functions and more importantly, sound. That's not to say that cheap modules are terrible, but if you are pining for a great complex osc with built in vcas, wave folding, etc, trying to replicate that with basics will usually leave you disappointed.

Seriously though, it can get addictive, and you'll find yourself selling other studio gear to fund modules. I sold all of my vintage synths to start my first system. No regrets of course. ;)

Have fun, and if you have specific questions about modules, power requirements, etc, just ask!

I want to start building my own modular system, but have no clue were to start can anyone help me out??

@pibou is a great seller. One of the best, if not the best one I've dealt with! Quick, perfect package, top stuff!

Good dealing with @Tazio, shipped very quickly and was helpful with the sale.

@moket808

Good seller!

closer!

I think this fellow wiggler got confused on the "submit a module" button.

Should all be fixed now.

This is the same as this, right?
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/orthogonal-devices-er-102

A suggestion: If it is, you could upload your beautiful image to the old addition.

You should probably have this and your other cell 48 as a private module (check off "Do not list this module" near the bottom of the edit page)

the correct depth of this module is 65mm.

Thanks - I added the RS-230. I also added the "multiple" tag for it so other can find it on ModularGrid when they search for multiples.

EDITED Jan 8th 2016, 17:53

Nice! There's also the Analogue Systems RS-230.

EDITED Jan 8th 2016, 17:46

Bought a µVCF from @Tomek . My first purchase via the marketplace. No problems at all.

This is my rack in its "final" state, which will be mostly realized in the morning when my package arrives from Control Voltage. This order includes the Folktek Matter, Make Noise Function and Rosie, and the Mutable Instruments Links. The Division 6 VM should be here by Wednesday, which just leaves the Omnimod, which I pre-ordered in November.

There are actually 2 racks, a custom-built 104hp teak box, and a Pittsburgh Modular Cell 48, visually divided by the right edge of the rightmost Make Noise blank.

I will have mine in a "matter" of hours. Totally stoked.

psshhh!!! How stupid of me haha! In my mind I was stuck on the original design which was wider. Thanks for clearing that up. Feel free to call me out in the future as well - I need it sometimes ;) Oh, also be sure to check the Matter page on the folktek site - I've added a tips and tricks section that I'll try to continue expanding on. Cheers! Hope you're enjoying Matter.

It's actually 21HP! ;)

I pulled the Pittsburgh M3 based on user reports that it didn't function well as a buffered mult, especially for pitch-sensitive applications. Apparently the module has been discontinued anyway.

A selection of buffered mults. The top two rows (3U and 1U) are dedicated multiples. The bottom row features modules that can do additional things, such as attenuate, invert, or even mix the input.

A multi-tracked yet 'naked' demo - E350 is the sole sound source for this piece, no filtering/EQ or compression/limiting

In case you're sitting on the fence on this one - here's a piece developed from a jam on the 2nd day I had this thing

So how long does it take for my Unicorn to materialize?
-- ishkabbible

That is an automatic process that unicornifies you instantly.
Something went wrong, I pm you.

Good idea. Considered!

You kids and your fancy Zoot Horns. In my days all we had was a single broken Doepfer VCO and a Mult.

The comment section for racks is already there. We have this for a long time, but only a few guys uses it.
Maybe the implementation sucks.
Comments are displayed under the users Rack but technical are a MG Forum thread.
So if someone comments your Rack you find it on your Rack page AND in the MG Forum.
Is that what you mean or do I misunderstand you?

Today I tried to to connect my system-1m to Ableton using the USB interface. The interface is recognised by OSX as a core audio 12 in 12 out device so I know I have the special Roland driver installed correctly.
I have not found any documentation of the port mapping and so far I can only get a signal at the first four inputs. The first pair is the main outputs from the synth (including effects). Number 3 and 4 is the Gate and CV inputs.

What about the remaining 8 inputs? I've tried to monitor them in putting signals to all inputs but I can't detect any activity at all.

For the 12 outputs I've only figured out the first pair as the mains.

Love this module, but it's been listed multiple times here already:

https://www.modulargrid.net/e/music-thing-modular-radio-music-black-panel-
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/music-thing-modular-radio-music
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/grayscale-music-thing-radio-music

Ys

Thanks! If the PGH Mixer turns up we'll sort something out :-)

Regards,

J

good, friendly and cool sellers !
@john somatix
@hadj

-- happyham

good alternative to a Erbe-Verb at half the price and rack space

EDITED Jan 3rd 2016, 14:39

this module is already listed in the database. follow this link https://www.modulargrid.net/e/j3rk-fadex to add it to your rack or simply search for "FADEX" in the "module name" field of the "module finder" section of your personal rack......you'll see it popping up there......cheers

thank you.
why is it unlisted?
i wanted to add it in my rack.

Could swap Triggerman for new version Optomix or Rosie.

See:
* https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=154242&highlight=
* https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=148344&highlight=
* https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=116646&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=50
* A higher rated power supply will fix my issues in the worst case: https://intellijel.com/product/triple-power-supply-80w-3u-6u-busboard/
* https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=155710&highlight=

Power supply shootouts:
* https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=95705&highlight=
* https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=134371&highlight=

EDITED Jul 15th 2016, 03:57

My modular synthesizer such as it is on January 1st, 2016. But soon other modules has to come !!

I remind that in this system stand 3 modules are to sell

My pleasure.

Cheers,

KNYST

I finally managed to crop the image! Now it's ok!
Thanks, I made it 12hp because i had that space and i wanted one so hardly!!
Thanks for your suggestion.

I unlisted this addition, but your first addition is still there as a DIY version.
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/other-unknown-triple-wave-folder
If you don't think it should be available to others, just make it unlisted, and it will be a private module for you.

Nice panel, by the way.

It seems like the image needs to be cut - it has a spacious white frame around it.

The best,

KNYST

Hi KNYST,
Yes, that's a DIY. I choose DIY/assembled because i made the panel but the circuit board is from Toppobrillo.
I added the module because i made it 12hp wide and that's the only that fits into my actual modular.
I am wondering why the image doesn't take the right dimension...

Thanks, all the best.

Hi sgurz,

Yes, Toppobrillo made the circuit board, but this is a DIY project, right?
Their own module is already listed.

We already have these:
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/modules/browser?SearchName=triple+wave&SearchVendor=&SearchFunction=&SearchSecondaryfunction=&SearchTe=&SearchTemethod=max&SearchBuildtype=b&SearchMarketplace=&SearchIsmodeled=&SearchShowothers=1&SearchShow1u=&order=newest

All the best,

KNYST

First of all, love the site. It was obviously created with some passion, creativity, and incredible attention to detail. Thanks for making it available to us!

I was wondering if it would be possible, or how difficult it would be, to add a parameter to the advanced search function. Specifically, power consumption. Sometimes, when you're getting close to a full rack, you might be pushing the limits of your power supply.

It would be really nice for example, if you were looking to add a module from a particular function category, but you wanted to put a max limit on the power consumption. Perhaps a sort option could be added to sort by power draw. Either option would be helpful; both would be even better.

Thanks for considering my suggestion.

EDITED Jan 2nd 2016, 23:09

please note: this is a duplicate posting. original version can be found here: https://www.modulargrid.net/e/j3rk-fadex

also, this module's name is original title is FADEX as it can be found here: http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=56338

happy new year everyone!

EDITED Jan 1st 2016, 20:23

good, friendly and cool sellers !
@john somatix
@hadj